NICK TORRES NY
Rooted in the concrete courts of Queens,NY Nick Torres has spent over a decade at the forefront of sports marketing, where culture, community, and storytelling collide. With a sharp creative eye and deep strategic sense, he’s led campaigns that move with authenticity from grassroots activations to global brand partnerships. Torres’ work bridges the worlds of sport and style, grounded in real connection and driven by a passion to elevate the voices and moments that matter.
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Instagram ALD x New Balance Made in USA 997
The ALD / New Balance 997 OG Mismatch makes its return — a silhouette that first debuted in 2019 and marked the start of our partnership with New Balance. Reintroduced with a mismatched color execution, this version pays tribute to the cultural richness of New York City, drawing specifically from the city's iconic handball courts.
Read more DEC 02, 2024
ALD x New Balance 997 OG Mismatch
The ALD / New Balance 997 OG Mismatch makes its return — a silhouette that first debuted in 2019 and marked the start of our partnership with New Balance. Reintroduced with a mismatched color execution, this version pays tribute to the cultural richness of New York City, drawing specifically from the city's iconic handball courts.
Read more NOV 29, 2024
ALD FW24 SONNY NEW YORK
The FW24 SONNY NY campaign was managed from concept through execution with a strong focus on cultural authenticity and storytelling. It began with a strategic trip to Paris to scout talent and gather creative inspiration, laying the groundwork for a campaign that reflected the brand’s evolving voice in sport and style.
Read moreOCT 30, 2024
ALD x NB Furon 7+ Bukayo Saka
Launching Aimé Leon Dore’s foray into the realm of football alongside Arsenal's standout talent, Bukayo Saka, marks the inception of a thrilling collaboration. Crafting a bespoke boot signifies more than just a new venture; it signifies the dawn of a potential runway for future endeavors in sports by ALD x NB.
Read moreMAY 10, 2024
Aimé Leon Dore Golf
Spearheaded the creation of ALD’s first golf capsule collection - mixing the best of vintage sportswear with modern streetwear sensibilities to create a timeless lineup of apparel that would have been equally at home at Augusta in the 1970s as it is in modern-day Manhattan.
Read moreAPRIL 24, 2024
ALD / New Balance FW23 SONNY
Conceptualized the inaugural animation narrative for a collaborative campaign between ALD and NB, emphasizing the organic bond shared by both brands in their passion and commitment to the New York City basketball community.
Read moreOctober 25, 2023
ALD / New Balance Mulberry Classic 2023
Lead point on bringing ALD / NB’s annual 3x3 tournament to new heights, exceeding the previous year's standards while echoing the brand's unwavering commitment to nurturing basketball growth across all age groups in NYC.
Read moreJune 16, 2023
05 ALD / New Balance FW22 SONNY
Crafted and championed the concept depicting the remarkable journey of New Orleans Pelicans Guard, Jose Alvarado, to the NBA. This concept intricately weaved Jose's family and personal narrative, propelling ALD into uncharted territory of connecting with professional athletes on their path to success.
Read moreSeptember 29, 2022
06 ALD / New Balance Masaryk Community Gym
Key stakeholder in concepting and standing up the Masaryk Gym initiative - established in 2022, ALD & New Balance refurbished the Masaryk Towers’ community space into a state of the art basketball facility with the goal of creating opportunities for local talent and fostering a sense of community through basketball in the LES community.
Read moreApril 18, 2022